Boulder Fire (2023)
| Boulder Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | July 8, 2023 – present |
| Location | Mount Hood, Wasco County, Oregon |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 233 acres (94 ha) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | under investigation |
The Boulder Fire was a wildfire that burned near Mount Hood, Oregon in Wasco County. Ignited on July 8, 2023, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
History
The fire began near Mount Hood, Oregon on July 8, 2023. It was contained by August 31, 2003 and burned approximately 233 acres[1]
Cause
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation.[2]
Impact
Boulder Lake campground, Little Boulder Lake, Bonney Meadow campground, Badger Lake campground, Camp Windy, and Post Camp campground near Mount Hood were under Level 3 Go Now evacuations.[3]
References
- ^ "InciWeb - Boulder Fire Information". inciweb.wildfire.gov. December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "NWCC :: Home". gacc.nifc.gov. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ Staff, FOX 12 (July 9, 2023). "Level 3 evacuations issued for Boulder Fire near Mt. Hood". www.kptv.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
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